7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves. (1) Upon the proper showing as provided in 7-14-2803, each board of county commissioners may construct or acquire ferries by condemnation or purchase. Each board may also acquire all the necessary boats, grounds, roads, approaches, landings, and improvements pertaining to the ferry.
(2) Each board may acquire real property for these purposes under the provisions of Title 70, chapter 30.
(3) No board shall establish or maintain a county ferry or wharf with a landing place in any incorporated city or town which by its charter is vested with the power to build and regulate ferries, wharves, or landings at the feet of streets terminating at a river or harbor.
History: En. Sec. 8-217, Ch. 197, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4017.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
7-14-2801. General powers of county relating to ferries
7-14-2802. Construction and operation of ferries uniting two counties
7-14-2803. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf upon petition
7-14-2804. Acquisition of property for public ferries and wharves
7-14-2805. Establishment and operation of public ferry or wharf by county upon its own motion
7-14-2806. Rules and rates for public ferry or wharf
7-14-2807. Tax levy for public ferry -- combined ferry and bridge fund
7-14-2808. through 7-14-2820 reserved
7-14-2821. Permission to operate ferry between counties
7-14-2822. Notice of application to operate ferry
7-14-2823. Hearing and decision on application
7-14-2824. Preference for landowner
7-14-2825. Establishment of new ferry near existing ferry
7-14-2826. Regulation of ferry operation -- penalties
7-14-2827. Surety bond required
7-14-2829. Acquisition of land for ferry